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One of the most notable updates to the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic is the inclusion of a rear vision camera as a standard feature across all models and trim levels. By comparison, the 2016 Sonic has the camera as standard only on the range-topping LTZ trim level, offers it as an option on the Sonic LT, and does not offer it at all (even as an option) on the base LS trim.

The rear-vision camera functions by using a camera mounted at the rear of the Sonic to show what is behind the car on a screen inside the vehicle when it is in reverse, thereby improving convenience and safety. In the case of the 2017 Sonic, the video image from the camera is displayed on a 7-inch-diagonal color touchscreen of the new MyLink system, which also features segment-exclusive Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.

The rear vision camera joins various other standard and optional safety features of the 2017 Sonic, including:

Standard Safety Features

10 standard air bags

Stabilitrak electronic stability control (ESC)

Antilock braking system (ABS)

Optional Safety Features

Forward Collision Alert

Lane Departure Warning

Rear Park Assist

These, along with the other mid-cycle changes and updates make the subcompact vehicle family even more competitive than it was before.

2017 Chevrolet Sonic

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Things I like:
USB under HVAC controls (I hope they still kept the stereo USB in the glovebox, too.
Buttons for the infotainment
Cupholder location

Things I am unsure about:
What’s with the spot above the Start/Stop button? What functional purpose does it serve?
Missing ‘package tray’ on the dash. There was a recessed area with a nonslip pad to set odds ‘n ends that was useful. now it’s gone.
Analog speedo. I like the digital speedo. (Though I’m not crazy about digital fuel gauges in general.)
Why the LT badge on the back?

All in all, minor quibbles on interior. I’m trying to warm up to the exterior, but that ugly front bumper keeps turning me off.

Alex, I’ve been noticing on the pictures of the Sonic Hatchback, the front say’s, “RS” on the grill yet on the back it shows “LT.”
Do you know if the RS model will be offered in different levels as an option?